I Became the Foil in a Mother-in-Law and Daughter-in-Law Variety Show

The matriarch of the Duke of Wei's household, Xie Yao, transmigrated into a book.

Not only had she become her own nineteenth-generation descendant, Wei Yunyao, but she was also the designated foil on a mother-in-law reality show.

The story's protagonist was Su Manqing, the current wife of Wei Yunyao's ex-husband, Jiang Boyuan. Her gentle, open-minded image on the show earned her the nickname "Nation's Mother-in-Law" from netizens, sent Jiang Corporation's stock soaring, and helped its business thrive. She was a winner at life in every way.

By contrast, Wei Yunyao was old-fashioned and strict. She forced her daughter-in-law to quit showbiz, and not only caused the deaths of her son and daughter-in-law, but drove herself insane as well. The Wei family line ended with them.

Xie Yao, the venerable matriarch who had spent her whole life being dignified and elegant, finally lost her composure.

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As soon as Dear Mother-in-Law was announced, it shot to the top of the trending searches. The show's biggest draw was the contrast between the Jiang Corporation chairman's current wife and his ex-wife.

Rumor had it that Chairman Jiang's ex-wife was an old-fashioned, plain-looking middle-aged woman.

When the show began, viewers saw a woman in a long dress, holding an oil-paper umbrella and walking slowly through the misty rain. The internet exploded: "What do you mean old-fashioned and plain-looking?!"

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Xia Lan was nervous when she first met her mother-in-law. Who could have guessed that her mother-in-law's first move would be to give her an antique jade bangle worth a fortune?

The show edited their scenes carelessly, and viewers tore the two women apart online. Xia Lan was furious and anxious, afraid her mother-in-law would take it out on her and demand she quit showbiz. Instead, her mother-in-law started making investments, seized the biggest say in the matter, and protected her so she could live happily and safely.

No gown for the red carpet? Her mother-in-law gave her a hand-embroidered couture dress worth millions, making her the belle of the ball.

Her role was stolen? Her mother-in-law bought the company and created a role just for her, making her an overnight sensation.

The scumbag ex and his family: "Weren't they supposed to go bankrupt?!"

Netizens: "What an amazing mother-in-law! Do you have another son? Any son will do!"

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Shu Yue transmigrated into a book.

A supporting female character? A substitute? A lovesick fool?

Ha. Whoever wants to be that tool can have the job.

[Celebrate the male lead's birthday and receive 100,000 yuan!]

Shu Yue: "!"

[Bring the male lead a late-night snack and receive a supercar!]

[Prepare a Valentine's Day gift for the male lead and receive a luxury villa!]

Everyone knew that Shu Yue was madly in love with Si Yan. Even after learning she was only a substitute, she remained devoted to him. But before Shu Yue could win Si Yan over with her actions, his first love returned from abroad.

Later, Si Yan broke up with her, and everyone waited to see Shu Yue become a laughingstock. Instead, she transformed into an angel investor with countless assets to her name.

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Gu Qingyan, the head of the Gu family, was famous in business circles for keeping women at a distance. Yet at a business gala, a stunning woman with porcelain skin and a tall, graceful figure appeared by his side.

Everyone began asking who she was. Then someone in the know revealed: "She's the ex-girlfriend of President Gu's nephew!"

They looked at Si Yan, whose face was full of disbelief, then at the composed and aloof Gu Qingyan, so refined and unruffled.

Everyone: "Oh, wow!"

Theme: A harmonious family brings prosperity to everything.